Morning journal and courier., 1887-07-02

the scribe.
The committee of one reported back that
the scribe wanted to know why Ex-Governor
IngersolI was present
He again approached the dark corner and
stated that Ex-Governor Ingerso1 was pres
emit as counsel for the finance committee.
We have come to the conclusion, said he,
that the reporters must go.
After refreshing himself with ice water
the public's servant withdrew and this time
the door of the Office was shut and locked.
All calls were unanswered.
At $40 Colonel Stevenson and MIR. Star
buck came out of the Office and waited in
the City Hall lobby for fifteen minutes,
when they were again admitted. Presum-
ably they were then informed that Mr.. Star
bucks offer had been accepted, for they
were again ushered out in a few moments
and at once hurried down stairs and took
carriage for the depot to catch the express
train to New York. The reporters made
another unsuccessful attempt to enter the
Office, but were plainly told that they must
not trouble the members of the committee.
eve are considering" said the spokesman,
''the various propositions for the c1ty's IN
terest in the Derby"
But the taxpayers own the road and why
shouldn't they be informed through the press
as to what is done? Why SO much secrecy
in public matter? queried the scribe.
Shut that door, yelled out another member
of the board, at the same time making re-
mark which it is fair to assume was uncom-
plimentary to the ambitious but not wanted
scribe.
"Won't the people think the board is trad.
ingg'
All further utterances by the scribe were
cut off by the slamming to of the heavy
oaken door.
The scribe did not sit down and weep over
his discontinue as some may imagine. On
the contrary he diligently set about to find
further information concerning the doings
on the inside.
Through an implanted portion of the glass
easement he could see into the room. Alder
man Barnes was expressing his views in a
forcible manner. Councilman Moran was
laughing in rather boisterous manner.
Aldermen Connors and Dickerman sat quietly
bordering; the latter would put in a word
now and then. Not the least syllable could
be heard through the heavy door. 1t has
been vaguely suggested that one of the rea-
sons for holding the meetings of this COM
mittee, which some people are wicked enough
to call names that would make New York
Doodle alderman turn pale, in the may
or's Office, was that the Office was
reporter-proof There is only one door,
while the other rooms in the building have
two or more-the general committee room,
for instance.
1t was 9:15 when Ex-Governor Ingersoll
came forth from the ''star chamber" He
was asked as to whether no he appeared
as counsel for the city He replied that he
some matters. AS to anything that had taken
place he was uncommunicative.
1t has occurred many times of late when
the finance committee has been
in secret session or closeted
with some railroad magnate or
millionaire that well known citizens who
have personal interest as to the final dis
posal of the taxpayers property have visited
the City Hail., expecting to see and hear
what was going on at the meetings. 1t had
never entered into their heads that the meet
ings were to be secret. What's the object of
all this secrecy, and when informed as has
oftentimes been the case, that some railroad
president or fnancier was closeted with the
committee, the remarks expressed about the
latter would be unfit for publication.
Ten O'Clock chimed out from the City Hall
tower, and the committees session broke up.
The scribes awaited the e1pectant report,
but it was not forthcoming. Mayor York
stated that no decision had been arrived at.
1t was ascertained from the Mayor that Mr..
Starbuck had not increased his offer from$275-
900 to 1926, 900. Before leaving the Office the
following conversation took place between
Colonel Stevenson and the reporter: "Your
offer has been accepted, has it not, Colonela"
eyes; but can't tell you more as want to
catch a train with my friend Starbuck. The
committee will give you all particulars"
The board holds another star chamber
meeting Monday evening when it is probable
that the long forthcoming report will be
made.
Seamen's Bethel.
Mr. Frank Cross will speak at the Sea-
mems Bethel tomorrow afternoon. In the
evening the exercises will consist of select
readings, interspersed with singing.
THE BOARD OF EDUCATION.
Appointments of Teachers Made-J. ID.
PIunkett Appointed a Member of the
Tax COmmission-zigh School Hours
of study.
At the meeting of the board of education
last night all the members were present.
The warrant for the collection of the school
tax was signed by the members, after which
the minutes of the last meeting were read
and approved. The committee on schools
the appointment of Carl L.
Lewis as a classical teacher, salary 81, 3OO
Mr.. Lewis is a son of Principal Lewis of the
Webster school. On motion of Captain
O'Brien he was appointed.
The committee also recommended the ap-
pointment of Catharine M. Hurlburt, of
Wethersfeld, and graduate of Smiths col |
lege, in place of Mrs. Stevens of tho High
school, salary $500. Captain O'Brien moved |
that the matter be laid on the table accord |
ing to the rules. He thought that promo
tions should be made from the schools and
not from outside.
Mr.. Plunkett said that there had been SO
many promotions from the grammar schools
that to take any more teachers away would
affect those schools.
Superintendent Dutton said that there was
but one teacher in No. 10 who was at all
willing to go to the High school.
MIR. Peck, as a member of the committee |
on schools, said that he agreed with Captain |
O'Brien and said the committee had always |
tried to promote the home teachers whenever |
but in this case it seemed necessa- |
~ to go outside.
Mr.. O'Brien said he knew the public was |
sensitive on this point, and if tho case was |
IS Mr.. Peck said he would withdraw his OBJ |
lection.
Miss Hurlburt was then appointed.
Other appointments were: Teacher of sci |
snce, Malcolm w. Booth, for one term, at a |
salary of 81 200; teacher in business depart |
nent, John E. Ricketts,, salary 1900; SUBJ |
New Haven; kindergarten, WEIGH school,
Miss Winnie E. Evender, of South Norwalk; |
John Hill, as janitor of the Woolsey school. |
Mayor Strong reported that it would cost |
about 81, 500 to repair the school buildings, |
and the committee on buildings was empow-
sred to go ahead with the work
It was voted to make the hours at the |
High school from a. m. to 80 p. m. next |
term, as the hours as at present are not long
enough.
In accordance with the act passed by the |
asst legislature creating tax commission
for New Haven the board elected its member
asst evening in the person of J. D. Plunkett.
The committee on finance reported that
bills had been audited for the month amount
ng to $4,000.
That Tired Feeling
season is here again, and nearly every 'one
:eels weak, languid and exhausted. The
blood laden with impurities which have been
accumulating for months moves sluggishly
through the veins, the mind fails to think